Latvia
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Latvia
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Capital | Riga |
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Language | Latvian |
Currency | Lats |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) , DST: EEST (UTC+3) |
Calling code | +371 |
Latvia is a European state which is situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea. One of the three Baltic states, Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus on the south east, and the Baltic Sea on the west.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA2215 - Gulf of Riga
- BA2256 - Riga and approaches
- BA2816 Baltic Sea — southern sheet
Weather
The best time to travel to Latvia is during Summer, from June up to early-September, as it is warm during that period (around 15°C to 20°C) and various local foods are available. While the start of December is usually mild with temperatures staying above freezing, snowfall can be expected during the Winter season, January and February, and the temperatures can drop to around -30°C for short periods of time. Springs and autumns are fairly mild.
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Passages
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Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Arrival
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Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Customs
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Immigration
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Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
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Security
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Berthing





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Transportation
- Riga International Airport (RIX IATA) is the only airport in Latvia that services regular international flights and is located 10 km southwest of Riga
- LDZ Cargo operates international trains to Riga from Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia with stops at Rezekne and Jekabpils, as well as trains to and from Minsk in Belarus
- There are international bus connections to anywhere in Europe, including frequent service to Tallinn and Tartu in Estonia, and Vilnius and Kaunas in Lithuania
- Tallink Silja operates ferries between Stockholm, Sweden and Riga
- Stena Line operates ferries from Travemunde, Germany to Liepāja and Ventspils and from Nynäshamn, Sweden to Ventspils
Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
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Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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